Malayalam Movie Release List 2026: Complete Schedule & Box Office Hits

The Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) continues its golden run in 2026 with a string of critically acclaimed hits and massive commercial blockbusters. Known for its realistic storytelling and high production values, Mollywood has dominated the South Indian box office this year.

Below is the comprehensive list of major Malayalam films released in early 2026, along with their lead cast and genres.

📅 Malayalam Movie List 2026

Movie Title	Lead Cast	Genre
Drishyam 3	Mohanlal, Meena, Ansiba Hassan	Suspense Thriller
Patriot	Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil	Action Thriller
Thala	Surabhi Lakshmi, Binoy Antony	children's film
Pallichattambi	Tovino Thomas, Kayadu Lohar	Period Action
Mohiniyattam	Saiju Kurup, Suraj Venjaramood	Comedy Thriller
Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros	Hashir, Alan Bin Siraj, Ajin Joy	coming-of-age comedy
Prathichaya	Nivin Pauly	Drama
Bhishmar	Dhyan Sreenivasan, Divya Pillai	Romantic Comedy
Aadu 3	Jayasurya, Saiju Kurup	Fantasy Comedy
Sambhavam Adhyayam Onnu	Askar Ali	Thriller
Masthishka Maranam	Rajisha Vijayan, Niranj Maniyanpilla Raju	Cyberpunk Comedy
Ashakal Aayiram	Jayaram, Kalidas Jayaram	Comedy Drama
Prakambanam	Ganapati	Horror Comedy
Valathu Vashathe Kallan	Biju Menon	crime thriller
Baby Girl	Nivin Pauly	medical thriller
Chatha Pacha	Arjun Ashokan	Action Comedy
Pennu Case	Nikhila Vimal, Aju Varghese	Comedy Drama

🌟 Malayalam Cinema Highlights: Most Anticipated Hits

Vaazha II: Biopic of a Billion Bros: Following the massive cult success of the first installment, this sequel continues to explore the hilarious and relatable struggles of brotherhood. With its signature blend of friendship and humor, it has quickly become a favorite among the youth and family audiences alike.
Aadu 3: Shaji Pappan and his iconic team return in this highly anticipated third chapter. Known for its quirky characters and slapstick brilliance, Jayasurya reprises his legendary role in what is being hailed as the ultimate laughter riot of 2026.
Baby Girl: A gripping addition to Mollywood’s thriller genre, this film has garnered attention for its intense narrative and technical finesse. It showcases the industry's ability to handle high-stakes drama with emotional depth, keeping audiences on the edge of their seats.

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